Riding Double, Shadow shepherded the entire group following Hide and Falcon at the front. Their next destination had been set. “Hey! How much of the power did you have to use?” Shadow asked Juviana who was riding the dinosaur.Juviana had mentioned that there was a limit to how much she could use her power of nature. Shadow was curious about how much was left. Juviana laughed out loud as that shit was the funniest thing ever. “Lord Holiness. I am not a weak person.”“Don’t kid me. Do you know why I ask the dragon to accompany them to unleash the power?” Juviana went silent a second after. Frankly, most of her power had weakened due to excessive usage of the power. No, she was sweeping along with Nathan’s game. Nathan unleashed his full power with a purpose, not her.“Sorry.”Of course, Shadow understood too well. “A beginner's mistake.” Her hand delved inside the pocket and rummaged through it. Two purple portions were pulled out by her. “Take this.” She handed it to her.“This…”
Juviana continued, “it is a bit complicated if it is someone else's personal property, but we can still make it happen. Thankfully, we don’t have to seize the land by force. I am so grateful for that. The time was impeccable as well.”Shadow slowly lost the ability to talk. Everything she said sounded like an angel's sound to Shadow. The sound of flowing money rang inside her head. It sounded beautiful. Juviana was indeed so generous. “How– how can you give me a beneficial contract like this? What– what if your people riot or something?”The document Shadow received had Litana’s name and thumbprint stamped on it. As soon as Shadow signed it, it would be a valid complete contract. In retrospect, it was almost a done deal. If Shadow signed this contract, the vast shoreline would be hers for eternity. The ownership would be returned to Juviana or her descendent once Shadow passed away. “You are as I imagined, Lord Holiness.” Juviana was extremely happy for some reason even though she
“Miley!” “Juviana. What do I owe you?” Juviana subtly looked at Shadow who was behind Nathan and arrogant Miley back and forth. She could feel the rising temperature, not because of Miley. As the lord of the kingdom, the queen’s mood sometimes affected the temperature of the kingdom.However, she knew for a fact that this dropping temperature wasn’t her doing. It felt sharp and menacing.“Miley, me, my friends, and Lord– Lord Holiness wishes to meet you personally.” Juviana had to step up because their complexion wasn't good at all.Shadow, specifically. She was smiling under the mask, but her demeanor suggested otherwise. Juviana didn’t want Shadow to turn her back on her best friend over a mistake like this. Nathan had spoken to her regarding Shadow’s personality. The cute lady held a grudge. For a very long time. The grudge only dissolves if Shadow personally took good care of it.“Your friends?” Miley openly glared at Ali and Ibrahim, then she flinched. “Lord Holiness? You’re s
“Gasp!” Miley lowered her gaze, biting her lower lip. “Lord– Lord Holiness.”“Do you know what your mistake is?” Sharp and icy.The Lord gave her no room to work up an excuse. She watched Miley closely and noted every change in her face. She knew that much. “How’s life?” Shadow leaned closer. “I know, for a fact, you act blind and deaf when you hear about your best friend’s situation. A selfish best friend, I presume.”Jerked. Badump! Badump! Badump!Her heartbeat increased tremendously. It was the sign that she was caught red-handed.“Raise your head.”It was a command from Lord Holiness. There was no compromise, at all. She had already figured out her real personality.Queen Miley, the lord of her own kingdom, only focused on it. She discarded her friend’s help and acted dense ever since. Miley was a selfish bastard that cared not carelessly about everything around her as long as they were not from Miley’s kingdom.Even if it means abandoning her best friend. She would do it. “P
“Shhh… everything will be alright.” Her voice was still full of softness but to Miley, it was full of disdain.“No, no, no…” Miley cried even louder than before.“I was stupid…” Juviana kept on repeating the same sentence while sobbing.“No, you’re not stupid. A little unwise but definitely not stupid. You are the smartest person I’ve ever seen. Even braver than anyone else. Not many dared to risk their lives for their people. You are brave and wise.”Juviana lifted her head, looking at the kings. She didn’t know why she did it but she must see the reaction as well.Thankfully, they seemed to agree with Shadow. Their heads were nodding albeit tinily.“Uwaaaaaa~” She wailed even harder when the fellow kings agreed with Shadow. “You’re *sniffle* my new best friend.” “Cool, cool, cool, cool.” Shadow patted her back.“No, no! I am your best friend! Juvi! Please don’t–”ROOOOOAR!Miley’s plea was cut off by the majestic roar of Double. Shadow zipped her mask back and looked up.{I am her
“Why?”“Juvi believes in you.”“And you believe in me?”She nodded vigorously.“Just like that?”Nodded again.Shadow’s brain instantly short-circuited. “Why– I mean why? Why– why?” Goosebumps attacked her whole body.[What is wrong with these elves?]Shadow asked her father.‘Daughter, I am not so sure, myself.’ Ibrahim answered her by talking to himself.[Why are they so… blindly trusting an unknown person like me?]‘Tell me about it, daughter.’[Weird, this is weird. So weird. Daddy, talk to her.]Shadow became uncomfortable as Miley looked at her with shining eyes.Nudge.Ibrahim nudged Shadow’s head with his sharp knee.[Aw! Stop doing that!]‘You deserve it.’[No, I am not.]“Lord…”‘Quick. She is talking to you.’“Aw!” Shadow exclaimed sharply.Ibrahim watched Miley sharply even after nudging Shadow’s head with his knee for the second time. Acting as if he did nothing.Shadow maintained her icy aura. Her pupils steadily shifted at Miley, looking down at her.Meanwhile, Miley’s
Shadow was flabbergasted. She’d never viewed them to be this… dark.‘Damn. so savage.’Suddenly, Shadow had no ability to talk. These beautiful girls had talked about burning the corpses to destroy the evidence of their misdeed in a casual manner. Shadow wasn’t that heartless.‘Must I learn from them?’She wondered alone.“Don’t you dare learn any of that from them, daughter!” Ibrahim’s voice snapped her back to reality. Suppressing the arising curse that was just at the tip of his tongue.Shadow smiled and raised both of her hands promptly. “Chill.”“I can’t be chill. I know you’re too well.” He narrowed his eyes.Shadow submissively nodded her head and changed the topic because she had a better thing to do than argue with her father.“We’ll hurry as soon as you finish with your ceremony. Juvi, Miley, work together and burn the corpses together. Their ashes will be scattered into the river.”“Roger that.”“As you wish, Lord Holiness.”&&They resumed their journey after Shadow and Ju
“Like an assassin?” Miley’s eyes sparkled.“Similar.” Shadow agreed. “Now, wake up. You need to give them a ride and wait for them until they finish.” Shadow stroked Hide and Falcon.{Okay.}Hide stretched his body while Falcon yawned. They were forced to rest for this very purpose anyway.“Don’t worry. You still can feel their weight. So, there’s no will be accident where you accidentally forgot about them. If you don’t feel their bodies, stop and let them come back to you.”Shadow was seriously talking to the falcons and gave sincere guidelines to make sure everything went smoothly. These birds would be the assurance. They would be her little spies to understand and measure the geography of the enemy’s area and building.After preparing for a while, the two falcons took off while carrying the two invisible birds on their bodies. One small bird on each of their bodies.“Now, we’ll wait.” Shadow looked around. “I think we can stop here.”&&At the same time, inside the Safani dungeon.
Black and Teal landed at the training ground where Shadow was. Their clean attire fluttered around, eyes focused on Shadoe who was harassing her sparring partners which consisted of Albert, Firash, Aidan, Dhia, and also Musa. Watching those people's haggard faces and tattered clothes, Teal covered her mouth as a nostalgic feeling crept under her skin. It was not a great experience. Although, it increased her prowess, power, ability to wield her GIFT, and strength. Still, it wasn’t a pleasant experience knowing how brutal Shadow could be. “I think we need to rescue them.” “Should we?”Black mumbled while stroking her chin while Teal shivered at the thought alone. Then, both of them wavered their hands as those people took notice of them and pleaded with their eyes.“Should we?”“... we should, should we?”Black asked cunningly and Teal sighed in resignation. If they don't save them, they might hit their limit soon. In normal circumstances, it would be ideal, however, not right now.
“Hmmm… are those the ships that we need to destroy?” “Apparently so, Blue.”“Seriously?”“Yup, yup.”“... that thing is gigantic. What the…” “Fu fu fu. Believe me, I thought so too, Blue.”Blue and Pink were standing right in front of the naval ship. Blue was standing on top of the ice he created while Pink was flying, fluttering her flower’s wings behind her back.They were in the middle of the sea with nothing in it. They were sure that the mermen would be ambushing. They expected it to a certain extent, however… what they didn’t expect was the oblivious approach.The naval ships filled with countless beastmen, no. hundreds of confused beastmen. Both Pink and Blue didn’t smell particularly strong.Blue seemed delighted but Pink was quite vexed. “Did we get the weakest link?” She flipped open her paper fan and fanned it harder.“I don’t know. Feels like I am in heaven.”Pink gnashed her teeth and glared at her partner.“What?” Blue acted innocent.“You and your stupid attitude.” S
“Look. there’s an ass picture of the supposed dragon lord.” Green mumbled next to White.“I can see that, Green.” White tried to control her lips from vomiting.“Just alerting you.”“Thank you.”Green and White were disguising themselves as a wizard and a witch. Wands at each hand.“Young man,” a soft touch was placed on Green.Green reflexly turned his head at the old lady next to him. His green eyes dilated a mere second before a sweet smile emerged. “Yes, beautiful lady?” “Ho ho ho,” the old lady that looked not more than 70 years old radiantly chuckled. “How sweet you are.” White looked away, acting like Green and she wasn’t related. The old lady might appear 70, but she knew better, that the old lady was centuries old.“Do you know what is the meaning behind this painting?”Green stroked his chin, pondering at the ass painting – again, the supposed dragon lord. He wasn’t sure what to say. It was literally the buttcrack of Ferdinand. How’d he know? The description was literall
Bzzzzzzt~The sharp sound of electricity traveled across the metal factory.Unlike Grey and Brown, their destination was a metal factory. Thanks to kind-hearted Grey, they changed their destination. It was the closest and it was on the ground.Everyone knew Orange didn’t do well underground due to old trauma. Hence why Grey decided to give in. As always. Also, they all knew that Orange was Grey’s favorite. Of course, Grey denied the claim and the issue died there. As usual.They strolled inside as if they were visiting the factory, not invading. Meanwhile, the enemies were panicking.“Abad’s been hit. There’s someone out here–” The voice that was shouting through the radio before cutting out. Huh? The fuck? Abad’s hurt?“Captain Ayham, the left side is clear,” Barqi said right after that. “We’re moving, heading to the main pathway.” Ayham gritted his teeth.He was in the controller room. CCTV captured the activities inside the factory. However, the place where the enemies were situ
Tap! Both of them landed right in the middle of the nothingness. It was barren. Sand, rock, and cactus. That’s all.It was a freaking desert.“This is the right place.” Brown adjusted his mask.Grey raised his arm into the air and pulled out his middle finger and felt the air.“Why must that one?” Brown was tired of his antics.“As long as I can do my work,” retorted Grey nonchalantly. “What about your situation?” Slightly turned his head at Brown.“I have a clear vision.” Brown closed his eyes, feeling the movement underneath. “How many?” He tilted his head. Something was wrong. The weather felt wrong for some reason. The density of air was different than usual.“Approximately 50 beastmen on each floor. I could be wrong.”“And how many floors do they have?” He opened his eyes and stared at the sky.“Approximately… three.” Grey counted the clouds in the air. “Three? Are you sure?” Brown tilted his head and set his jaw, feeling the vibration even the smallest one. “Wait a minute!
“Wild Bunny, gather!” Black clapped her hands, calling the rest of the restless members.“What are we? Fucking school kids?” Orange murmured silently, his steps still trudging toward Black.“Shut your stinky mouth.” Brown clicked his tongue.“What a fool.” White shook her head.“You’re the last thing I want to hear.” Teal groaned.“We ain’t fighting.” Pink pushed both their heads at once while walking past them.The rest of them were laughing inwardly.Once they gathered, Black placed a transparent bowl with numerous folded papers in it. Her black eyes latched on each one of them, wriggled her brows petulantly.“As usual, we’ll choose our area the Old Way.”“Ugh! I hate it.” Blue murmured amongst them. The voice filled with annoyance.“We must use this method to ensure fairness, Blue Bunny.” Blue rolled his eyes shut and slumped his head on Pink’s shoulder.“I’ll pick the paper for us.” Pink raised her hand.“Me… will do.” White raised her hand as well.Gold nodded at Black.“Alright
Flashback! “Hey! Do you want to hear a secret?” Shadow asked right after her wedding took place.All the Underworld family gathered around. A secret? Just you, and the rest of us? Ehe., hehehe. Oops. sorry that had to come out. Go on.” Brown and Orange clasped their hands in full happiness.“What is it?” Black swallowed hard. “Don’t tell me…”“Something is wrong.” Captain from Mandrill Monkey arched his brow in anticipation.“I also can feel it in my dick.” Daddy from Mandrill Monkey stroked his chin.“God damn it, Daddy.” “I am only telling the truth. My dick can feel it.” He had no remorse, no shame.“Please don’t talk about that in the open, I guess?”“About what? Dick? Why? Because we have ladies here?”“Yes, and it is inappropriate.”“Why? They can talk about their vajayjay if they want to.”“Damn it, Daddy! Stop it!” Captain clasped his mouth and dragged him away.The rest of the Mandrill Monkeys were cackling as if there was no tomorrow. “After analyzing the movement of the
“Sniff… really?” Phantom rubbed his nose against Shadow’s neck.“Yes. I can’t live without you. I swear.” She tried to appear convincing.“But will you die?” He was adamant about Shadow’s life.Why wouldn’t he? He was there when Shadow was at the bottom. He was there when she was suffering. He was there when she died hundreds of times. He could do nothing but watch her from afar. He had no physical body nor the capability to protect her. He was a mere artificial intelligence living in the system. “Phantom… I will cease to exist following the promise of the previous lord. Abah. I can’t die before that. My body has been programmed to do so.”It was her sad life. Cease to exist. She would never experience death like others. She would cease to exist when the time was calling. Her death would be a mysterious death. A sudden death. Abah had promised her up to 1000 years old. She knew her body couldn’t hold that long. According to her calculation, she had 800 years more to go. Plus and min
“Have you improvised their ID card or something?”Shadow turned her head at her desk. Phantom was seen sitting on top of his folders, crossed legs, and caned his chin with his hand. He was grinning wide.“You’re here?” Shadow rested her head on the visitor chair in front of her desk.Phantom’s foot was wagging back and forth, right in front of Shadow. Yet, the girl said nothing to reprimand him. She was just extremely.Phantom waved his hand, some sort of greeting or whatever.“No, the upgraded version. As soon as the card seeped into him, his whole existence was inside the system.” She answered.“When did you develop the new version?” It piqued Phantom’s interest.Shadow merely scoffed and shut her eyes. “Mind checking how well the information settles in?” She meant all the information regarding Amari’s body.It felt like time stopped momentarily. Phantom lost his smile. The usual playful vibe was killed. Phantom killed it. Anger gradually flamed inside his eyes.“Whatever you mean